Teaching Tomorrow
Cover Supervisor Primary Schools
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Teaching Tomorrow is looking for confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming primary schools throughout Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), aspiring teachers, or education professionals looking for flexible work within local schools.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences. You'll deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive and productive classroom environment, and support pupils in achieving their learning objectives across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Whether you're seeking flexible day-to-day supply, a long-term placement or a route into teaching, Teaching Tomorrow can help you find the right opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across a range of primary year groups.
- Maintain a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with each school's behaviour policy.
- Support pupils with their learning, encouraging participation and independence.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and lesson outcomes.
- Adapt confidently to different schools, classrooms and age groups.
- Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote the wellbeing of all pupils.
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Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a UK primary school or educational setting.
- Experience managing groups of children is desirable.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- A flexible, organised and proactive approach.
- Confidence working independently and adapting to different school environments.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's education and development.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Right to work in the UK.
What Teaching Tomorrow Offers?
- Flexible supply work to build experience and confidence
- Access to day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Opportunities to gain experience across a wide range of supportive primary schools in Bedfordshire
- Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant
- A straightforward registration process with a friendly and experienced team
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Why Work with Teaching Tomorrow?
Teaching Tomorrow is a specialist education recruitment agency committed to connecting talented education professionals with outstanding schools across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised service, taking the time to understand your experience, career aspirations and preferred working pattern to match you with rewarding opportunities.
Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We offer payment via both Umbrella and PAYE Services
Salary: 100 - 130 GBP Per day
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